Description
This High Protein Triple Berry Bake is a delicious and nutritious dessert or snack made with creamy cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, and a mix of fresh or frozen berries. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, it offers a satisfying balance of protein and fruit with a fluffy, golden-baked texture. Perfect for a healthy treat or breakfast option that keeps you energized.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ¼ cup Honey or Maple Syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Blend Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a blender or food processor, combine the full-fat cottage cheese and eggs. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a consistent texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Add almond flour, sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free alternative), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder. Stir gently to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Fold in Berries: Carefully fold in the mixed berries without crushing them. If using frozen berries, keep them frozen and toss with almond flour first to prevent bleeding into the batter.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Use a toothpick inserted in the center to check doneness—it should come out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for 20–30 minutes to let it set properly. This will make slicing easier and produce firm, clean pieces.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and strain excess liquid beforehand to avoid a watery bake.
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before mixing; toss in almond flour to keep them from bleeding color.
- Allow the bake to cool completely before slicing to ensure firm and neat pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
